This course emphasizes the relationships between humans and the environment. Learning is accomplished through the use of reading the book, book activities, lecture notes, lab activities, worksheets, group activities, videos, and computer investigations/research. The class will follow the AP Environmental Science curriculum from AP Central. Students are encouraged to participate in the AP testing for Environmental Science. The course units and chapters are as follows.
Welcome to APES!
This course emphasizes the relationships between humans and the environment. Learning is accomplished through the use of reading the book, book activities, lecture notes, lab activities, worksheets, group activities, videos, and computer investigations/research. The class will follow the AP Environmental Science curriculum from AP Central. Students are encouraged to participate in the AP testing for Environmental Science. The course units and chapters are as follows.
Unit 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Powerpoint
Chapter 2 Powerpoint
Unit 2 - The Living World
Chapter 3 Powerpoint
Chapter 4 Powerpoint
Chapter 5
Unit 3 - Biological and Human Populations
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Unit 4 - Earth Systems and Resources
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Unit 5 - Land Use
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Unit 6 - Energy Resources and Consumption
Chapter 12 and 13
Unit 7 - Pollution
Chapter 14 - Water Pollution
Chapter 15 - Air Pollution
Chapter 16 - Waste Generation and Waste Disposal
Chapter 17 - Human Health and Environmental Risk